Magic & Conjuring: page 26

Ever wished you could gain some media coverage for your magic shows while making a substantial contribution to others' lives? Consider teaching magic tricks to the blind. No doubt there's an organization in your area that already serves as a hub for services to the visually impaired. The very concept of blind people and magic catches most people (and the media) off-guard. Yet it's very workable as Dave Arch's experience shows. When you consider the tricks you already know, there are three categories of tricks that work for the visually impaired. There are tricks that the blind can perform for...

From the Author's Note:

The format follows Gregg's established style of illustrations and hand-lettered text. The material is classic Gregg Webb.

"I found the latest E-books from Gregg Webb, S.O.H.O., The Shade, and Lizard Wizard's Diary, to be refreshingly different. The books are "hand-written" in journal style and contain simple but clear illustrations. Not only are they a fun read, but also contain top notch practical magic." - John Luka

• 4 Word
• 1 Ping Chien
• One-way Pip
• Wee-Jah
• Coin Productions
• The "Real Work" on Vanishing a Card or Block of Cards
• Torn and Restored Cards Revisited
• Another Torn and Restored Card
• A Platform Coin Trick ...

This offering represents a small part of my passionate journey to document just how much entertaining magic can be created with two paper sacks, a bottle of water, and a paper cup. I would feel badly having simple ideas like this one get lost over time under a growing pile of more expensive gimmicks, books, and DVD's. In furtherance of this quest of mine, please also visit my new monthly column Craft Store Magic in The Linking Ring magazine where I document ideas for turning your local craft store into your very own local brick and mortar magic store.

1st edition 2019, length 7 min

Pro magician and author Milbourne Christopher reveals even more favorite tips, ideas, gags, patter and effects from his own shows. Get extra mileage from the magic effects you already own.

This ebook picks up from where his earlier book, Tips on Tricks, leaves off - with no duplication of material. Just practical, tested material for any performer. At this low price, we think it's one of the finest values in magic today.

"One of the most practical brochures on magic I've ever seen. 'More Tips on Tricks' is crammed with material which has obviously been performance tested." - Wm. W. Larsen, Sr.

"A fine volume full...

A Selection of novel magical problems from the repertoires of Norman Hoole and J. J. Shepherd: "All the items have been presented in public with success, which fact speaks more than pages of self-recommendation."

• Rainbow Ribbons
• A Useful Suggestion
• The Flight
• A Novel Production
• Mirrors Of Mystery
• Merely Illusive
• A Visible Transit
• Cameos In Cambric
• A Financial Catastrophe
• The Fourth Assistant
• The Pass Superseded
• Silk And Sorcery
• A Little Surprise
• Paper-Gate Castle
• The "N. H." Wine & Water Problem

1st edition 1921, 24 pages; PDF 22 pages.

• Foreword
• Useful Tables
• Two Flag Tricks
• The Vice Versa Candles
• A Soaples Case
• Bouquet Production
• A Useful Accessory for the Okito Tumbler
• The Magic of Millinery
• A Box for Vanishing, Exchanging, or Producing
• Novel Wand Production
• A Rag Picture Combination
• A Card Banner
• Palming a Coin
• The Magic Drinks
• Cigar and Candle
• The Hole in the Stocking
• Fire Flashes

1st edition 1921, 32 pages; PDF 22 pages.

Here are more beautifully routined professional effects to add to your act, from the minds of Berland and Whitney. The experts agree that the effects in this book are applause-getters. We concur, as well. Not just one or two, but seven separate routines that you'll want to put to use right away. The crystal-clear illustrations by Herb Borin and Mickey O'Malley make it easy to follow every move.

Just look at what's included:

Super Card Impalement - A card stab effect using two knives that reveal the selected cards from a pair of spectators.

Triple Magical Surprise - Three lit cigarettes...

A method of transport and performance for pack small/play big with one trip to and from the car. Customize the interior of the trunk for your specific magic and use it while you perform.

1st edition 2019, 4 pages.

From the introduction:

Here are not one, but two, fully routined magic acts that are commercial and different. They work equally well for the one- or two-person show. Each of the routines is a complete unit, with effects that lead up to a definite climax. Patter, music cues, stage movements and rehearsal suggestions are included. You also get standalone effects, new wrinkles for established effects, and additional patter and bits of business to add to your show.

PARTIAL CONTENTS:

THE RESTLESS COLORS (Orville Meyer) is a routine on par with "Out Of This World." It is guaranteed to leave magicians and laymen in a daze. It...

From the Foreword by Bill Wells:

Learn Paul's new Muscle Pass in 10 seconds.

Two of Paul Lelekis' best-selling e-books, My Favorites and My Favorites II, prompted yet another book of superb effects: Even More Of My Favorites

Many pictures and two videos teaching The New Muscle Pass. Mentalism, card magic, a brilliant assembly, ESP, Torn & Restored (two different tricks!), a coin technique, and lots of comedy. All patter is included. Plus two bonuses:

1) The new Muscle Pass. You're gonna love this. Learn the secret to this New Muscle Pass in just 10 seconds - not 10 months...that's what I said...learn it in 10 seconds. And the coin will "fall...

On a budget? Can't find audience-friendly magic at the magic shop? Then build your own with this great collection of 52 magic tips, ideas, patter and suggestions (or in other words, T.I.P.S.)

Even if you're all thumbs, the author's clear descriptions and illustrations makes it easy to craft amazing effects, props and utility items. He also reveals the source of an incredible building material, as well as finishing tips.

Magic reviewers, dealers and magicians everywhere all agree that TIPS contains the largest collection of new, easy to make practical magic than books five times the price....

From the back cover by Karl Fulves:

Magic with a variety of objects including silks, thimbles, rope, candles, match boxes, and others.

• A Handkerchief Vanish
• Knot Monte
• A Pencil Penetration
• A Billiard Ball Penetration
• A "Catch" Handkerchief Effect
• A Slate Idea
• One Hand Thimble Production
• Mystic Candle Lighting
• Match Box And Pencil
• Match Divination
• The Selected Band Jumps
• Ring And Rope Ideas No. 1
• Ring And Rope Ideas No. 2
• Ring And Rope Ideas No. 3
• Rod And Strings
• Magic Magnification
• Cut And Restored Ribbon
• Cigarette Monte
• New Rising Match
• The Name Speller
• Hypnotic Tape
• Conjuring Booklets By Tom Sellers ...

It is a bit odd to teach productions of lighted cigarettes in a book for young conjurers, but perhaps those were the days when smoking was considered good for you.

From the introduction:

From the introduction:

• How to give a Conjuring Entertainment ...

Here's an entertaining, 25- to 60-minute lecture that you, the magician or mentalist, can present on the topic of scams and cons. And it's a money-maker.

Become an Expert on Cons and Swindles...
Or just talk like one. This is a new field for most magicians and mentalists, allowing you to give your lecture to civic groups, security seminars, government agencies, corporations -- anywhere people gather. And these organizations have deep pockets, too, able to pay you well for your time.

Fabled Bunco Games of History...
Now become practical, effective tricks in the magician's hands, each...

From the introduction:

• Facing An Audience
• The Organ Pipes Trick
• The Bowl And Paper Cone
• The Austin Temple Frame And Handkerchief
• The Ruler And The Handkerchief
• The Penny In The Handkerchief
• The Mysterious Clock Dial
• The Pyramid Flag Production
• The Dyed Handkerchiefs
• The Broken Plate
• The Thought-Reading Penny
• The Best Torn And Restored Paper Trick
• The Simplest Rising Card Trick
• The Magic Rose Bushes
• The Thimble And The Handkerchief
• New Sun And Moon Trick
• The Missing Card
• First You See It
• Teaching A Trick
• The Changing Pack Of Cards
• The Three Predictions
• The Aladdin Production Box
• Bertram's Trick...

• Always a Conjurer
• The Tell-Tale Card
• The Cards And Boards Illusion
• The Magic Blow
• The Aladdin Three Card Trick
• The New Changing Card
• The "Newest" Second-Sight Card Case
• The "Sybil" Rising Cards
• A Bad Memory
• The "Spelling Bee" In Various Forms
• The New Spelling Bee
• The Two Travellers
• The Halter Trick
• The Secret Escape
• The Magic Curl
• The Drawing Pin Stunt
• The Hypnotic Sixpence
• Odds And Ends
• A Little Catch
• Balancing A Penny On The Fingers
• The Disappearing Bottle
• The Performing Coin
• The Mesmerised Pencil
• The Three Thimbles And The Pea
• The Floating Needle
• The Torn Strip...

This is a compilation of Hilliard's contributions to Floyd Thayer's magazine The Magical Bulletin.

From the introduction: